Riley Nash

Riley Nash (born May 9, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, 21st overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and has also played in the NHL for the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins. \n', ' Nash was born in Consort, Alberta, but raised in Kamloops, British Columbia.\n', ' In his first full Junior A season in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in 2006–07, Nash scored 84 points in 55 games to finish as the Silverbacks\' top scorer, rookie of the year and the team\'s most valuable player (MVP). Although he was drafted 21st overall by the Edmonton Oilers at the end of the season at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, he opted against immediately signing with the team.\n', '